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Hydroprocessing reduces the natural conductivity of the fuel.
Massive fuel flow rates combined with highly refined low sulfur fuels can build up electrostatic charges. Slow dissipation as a discharge from an electrically charged fuel to the side of the tank can be one potential hazard, causing electrostatic ignition and potentially explosions.
The ability of a
STATIC DISSIPATOR ADDITIVE
is measured by the extent it increases the electrical conductivity of middle distillates, thus reducing the risk of electrostatic hazards.